A SCENE FROM “WILLIAM TELL”
(Switzerland had been conquered by Austria, and Gesler, a cruel tyrant, was her governor. William Tell had refused to bow before Gesler’s hat, which had been elevated on a pole; he was therefore arrested and taken before the governor. His son Albert was also taken, and both were threatened with death.)
Scene I
(William Tell, Albert, his son, and Gesler with officers. Tell in chains.)
Gesler. What is thy name?
Tell. My name?
It matters not to keep it from thee now—